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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1760750  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the instrument panel carrier assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  4. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  5. Remove the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose nuts from the thermal expansion valve.

  6. Object Number: 1760675  Size: SH
  7. Loosen the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose clip nuts from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the evaporator drain hose.
  9. Remove the heater hoses from the heater core.

  10. Object Number: 1760753  Size: SH
  11. Remove the lower HVAC module nut located next to the heater core pipes.
  12. Have an assistant support the HVAC module from inside the vehicle.

  13. Object Number: 1760754  Size: SH
  14. Remove the upper HVAC module nut located next to the thermal expansion valve. The HVAC module will start to drop.
  15. Pull the HVAC module straight away from the cowl.
  16. Remove the HVAC module from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1760754  Size: SH
  1. Position the HVAC module in the vehicle.
  2. Note: To avoid damaging the heater core tubes, make sure they do not contact the opening in the cowl.

  3. Slowly raise the HVAC module into position and hold it against the cowl while the nuts are installed and tightened from the engine side of the cowl.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Align and install the HVAC module nut next to the thermal expansion valve and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  6. Object Number: 1760753  Size: SH
  7. Install the HVAC module nut next to the heater core pipes and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  8. Object Number: 1760675  Size: SH
  9. Install the heater hoses.
  10. Slide the heater hose clamps into position.
  11. Install the evaporator drain hose.
  12. Install the instrument panel carrier assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.

  13. Object Number: 1760675  Size: SH
  14. Install new seal washers on the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose.
  15. Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose to the thermal expansion valve.
  16. Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose nuts to the thermal expansion valve and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
  17. Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose clip nuts to the vehicle and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  20. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.